What Video Camera Should I Buy?

Learn how to pick the right camera and right accessories for your type of video production.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Who this course is for

1. Breakdown of the Camera

• The camera
• The sensor
• Thoughts on light sensitivity
• Lenses and focal lengths
• Lenses and aperture
• Lens mounts and adapters
• Resolution and frame rates
• Audio

2. Understanding What Type of Productions You Shoot

• Different types of production
• News and photojournalism
• Documentary
• Event coverage
• Commercial production
• Narrative filmmaking

3. Other considerations

• Camera support
• Camera media
• File sizes and storage considerations

Conclusion

• Renting instead of buying
• Next steps